DevOps Complete Course - SonarQube Installation with PostgreSQL Database

This video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on installing and configuring SonarQube, focusing on setting up a separate database for production environments. It covers the necessary system requirements, installation steps for Java 11 and PostgreSQL, and detailed instructions for configuring SonarQube to work with PostgreSQL. The tutorial also explains the major components of SonarQube, including the web server, Elasticsearch, and database, and offers troubleshooting tips for common issues encountered during setup.

What is a key difference when setting up SonarQube for production environments?

• Installing on a Windows server

• Creating a separate database

• Using a cloud-based service

• Using the default database

Which component is NOT a major part of SonarQube's architecture?

• Load balancer

• Web server

• ElasticSearch

• Database

What is the minimum RAM requirement for setting up SonarQube?

• 4GB

• 8GB

• 2GB

• 1GB

Which version of Java is required for SonarQube installation?

• Java 8

• Java 9

• Java 11

• Java 14

What is the default port for PostgreSQL?

• 1521

• 3306

• 5432

• 8080

What command is used to check if PostgreSQL is running on the correct port?

• netstat -tulpen

• ps -ef

• systemctl status

• ping localhost

What should be done if SonarQube is not running as expected after installation?

• Increase the server RAM

• Change the database type

• Check the SonarQube logs

• Reinstall the operating system

Why should SonarQube not be run as a root user?

• It is not supported by the operating system

• It will not connect to the database

• It requires more permissions

• It can cause security vulnerabilities

What is the purpose of the sonar.properties file?

• To configure the web server

• To set database connection details

• To manage user permissions

• To update the operating system

What should be done if the SonarQube service does not start?

• Reinstall SonarQube

• Change the server's IP address

• Reboot the server

• Check the service file for errors